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Well Guys it's all coming together. Today it shot about a 1.25 inch group with a 100 grain Hornady over 40 grs of Varget. I will try to work up a load for a 129 grain Hornady Interlok. I found the bolt was touching the stock and so was the round safety knob. Both were not visible so I used Machinist Blue to find the spots. A little Drimel tool work and it closed up. The barrel is so small,.535 most of its length. So I full length bedded it . When the .268 bullets come I will compare the results of the 140 .268 with the .264 140 Game Kings. The twist rate will perhaps be a problem. Oh and even a turd can shine if its polished with the right Stuff. Thats why I want to try the 129 Hornady's now. The first 2 bullets were 1/2 inch apart. The last one was with a hot barrel and opened up the group.
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Would be nice to see some pictures of the rifle.
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I would if I knew how to post one. GIVE ME SOME INSTRUCTIONS !!
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SHOOT STRAIGHT AND OFTEN. Hunt with your kids. Teach them not to shoot anything that they are not going to eat. Have respect for all ANIMALS.
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Well It kinda worked. I didn't go to the range today,but will on wednesday.I will keep you posted as to the 129 gr progress.
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I have to say that that is easily the nicest looking Arisaka I have seen in a very long time. I hope it works out for you.
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Thanks 'Bwana, I kinda like taking in strays. It can be very rewarding. One of my recently purchased Model 30 Remington 35 cal rifles shot a 3/8 inch group at 100 yards with the 180 gr Hornady SSP. All I had to do was clean 60 years of brass out of the barrel and crown it. She's like new now and I am fighting off my shooting Buddy cause he wants it. After they shoot like a house on fire they aren't as much fun as when they are sick. So he may get it to go with the other 11 Model 30's he has in his collection.
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That is a very good looking custom Arisaka, need to post some photos of mine here also.
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rvp....good looking Arisaka.....mine is very similar to yours and Jericho I did install a timney triger with side safety. Made the trigger a bunch better . And Steelhead is right about the turd thing - unless you are talking about coprolite - some of the most beautiful polished turds I ever saw....some people just don't have much of an imagination .
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PD, Give me a custom Arisaka over a Carcano or Mosin Nagant any day!
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I hear ya Jericho.....there is something about it that just works for me . Bit then again I could say that about dozens of rifle....hence my attraction to this site I suppose
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PD, What did your side safety run you if you dont mind me asking? My gunsmith says he has done a few over the years, but it has been awhile.
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Jericho....I think that I found one for around $65.00. I think that they are $80 or so in Brownells but if you can find someone that gets the gunsmith discount they can be had in the $65 range. That is if I remember correctly PennDog
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Midwayusa has them for $105
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Well guys the Arisaka shot 7/8" at the range with 129 gr Hornady Interlock soft point over 38 grains of Varget. First 2 touched, but the last one with a hot barrel opened up the group. I am gonna keep tinkering for a few more days .
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Good news! Fun when a plan works out. My 30 Belted Newton is a real problem child as well. Need to work on it some more.
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Thats great RVP!! and Jericho I looked at them in the recent Graf & Sons catalog for $90.....can't find my Brownells???
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If I am correct, they are not a drop in. Some minor grinding and filing is involved.
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